Activists Demand An End To Forced Anal Exams In Sri Lanka
In shocking news out of Sri Lanka, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Colombo-based Equal Ground, has shown that authorities had subjected seven …
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Glimmers of hope among Sri Lanka’s poor human rights record
Each month, with the help of Kaleidoscope Australia Human Rights Foundation, the Star Observer’s “Snapshot” segment shines a light on the current state of LGBTI rights and law reform in one of our regional neighbours. This month, we take a look at Sri Lanka.
Other countries look to Australia on gay, peer-led HIV testing
MELBOURNE’S peer-led HIV rapid testing clinic PRONTO! could serve as a model in other countries, but may need to adapt to overcome the criminalisation of homosexuality in …
Small steps for greater LGBTI equality in Commonwealth
A LEADING Australian LGBTI advocate who was present for some of the high-level talks of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka has …
Report calls for CHOGM to decriminalise homosexuality
Ahead of this weekend’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka, a report released by by an international LGBTI rights group has called …